Financial Aid Dates & Timelines

Applying for financial aid can be a confusing process for many. Here are simple timelines and important dates to help keep students and families on track. Submitting financial aid information before the published FAFSA and Verification deadlines will ensure that students receive the maximum amount of financial aid.

Submitting the FAFSA and other Verification documentation after the FAFSA and Verification deadlines may result in:

  • Loss of eligibility for limited state grant funds
  • Delay in processing leading to a billing late fee
  • Delay in refund

FAFSA Filing Deadlines

  • Incoming Freshmen Students: March 1
  • Transfer Students (First Year): April 1
  • All UMW Continuing Students: March 1

Online Scholarship Application

  • Opens February 1
  • Closes May 15 (Some scholarships have an earlier deadline of April 1)
  • If selected for FAFSA verification and applying for UMW Foundation Scholarships, all documentation must be submitted by June 1st. Otherwise, you must submit the verification documents no later than July 1st for the financial aid to be applied to your bill on time.
Prior to October 1Students and parents of dependent students: Create a Federal Student Aid ID, so that you can complete your FAFSA after October 1 of the year prior to admission.
October 1FAFSA available!
February 1UMW Online Scholarship Manager open. Apply for UMW Scholarships!
March 1FAFSA Deadline: Apply by this date to receive the max amount of financial aid for which you are eligible. FAFSA’s will still be accepted after the March 1 deadline. All undergraduate students continue to be eligible for federal Direct Student Loans, and Federal Grants. Other funds (Virginia State Grants, scholarships, etc.) will not be available after the priority deadline.
May 15Online Scholarship Application Deadline – 11:59 pm.
Throughout JuneAttend UMW Orientation! Don’t forget to attend our Financial Aid sessions!
June 1Deadline to submit all requested verification documents to the UMW Financial Aid Office. Also, don’t forget to complete the IRS Data Retrieval through your FAFSA. These requirements can be found on your Banner under the Financial Aid tab.
Mid-JulyBills sent out to students and Authorized Payers
Early AugustReview your EaglePay account and ensure you are ready for the start of the semester!
Prior to October 1Students and parents of dependent students: Create a Federal Student Aid ID, so that you can complete your FAFSA after October 1 of the year prior to admission.
October 1FAFSA available!
February 1UMW Online Scholarship Manager open. Apply for UMW Scholarships!
March 1FAFSA Deadline: Apply by this date to receive the max amount of financial aid for which you are eligible. FAFSA’s will still be accepted after the March 1 deadline. All undergraduate students continue to be eligible for federal Direct Student Loans, and Federal Grants. Other funds (Virginia State Grants, scholarships, etc.) will not be available after the priority deadline.
May 15Online Scholarship Application Deadline – 11:59 pm.
June 1Deadline to submit all requested verification documents to the UMW Financial Aid Office. Also, don’t forget to complete the IRS Data Retrieval through your FAFSA. These requirements can be found on your Banner under the Financial Aid tab.
Mid-JulyBills sent out to students and Authorized Payers
Early AugustReview your EaglePay account and ensure you are ready for the start of the semester!
Prior to October 1Students: Create a Federal Student Aid ID, so that you can complete your FAFSA after October 1 of the year prior to admission.
October 1FAFSA available!
February 1UMW Online Scholarship Manager open. Apply for UMW Scholarships!
April 1While there is no FAFSA deadline for graduate students, we encourage students to submit early, so that the student bill will be paid by the billing deadline.
May 15Online Scholarship Application Deadline – 11:59 pm.
Mid-JulyBills sent out to students and Authorized Payers
Early AugustReview your EaglePay account and ensure you are ready for the start of the semester!